Laconia Airport Authority

LACONIA AIRPORT AUTHORITY 65 AVIATION DRIVE GILFORD, NH 03249 (603)524-5003 * FAX (603)528-0428 www.laconiaairport.com RECORD OF MEETING Thursday, October 21, 2021, 4:00 pm. Terminal Conference Room _________________________________________________________________________________ PRESENT: Chairman Andrew Hosmer, Vice Chairman Dale Chan Eddy, Eric Tierno, Dale Crumb, Paul Gaudet, Jr., Kim Weeks , Commissioner Peter Spanos ABSENT: Treasurer Jason Larrere, Clerk Robert Glendening . GUESTS: John Gorham, Jacobs Engineering; Dave Emerson, Emerson Aviation; Lee Avery , Sky Bright. Chairman Hosmer called the meeting to order at 4:0 4 pm. 1. Action on approval of 9/16/2021 Meeting minutes. MOTION: Upon a motion by Mr. Eddy, seconded by Mr. Tierno, the minutes of the September 16, 2021, meeting were approved as submitted by the recording secretary by unanimous vote. 2. Public Input : Mr. Emerson mentioned that the Lakes Region is in peak foliage at this time – an excellent time to fly! 3. Review of Finances – The Airport Manager led a general discussion of the finance report. 4. Old Business A. AIP Projects Update – Mr. Gorham provided the update as follows: 1. SBG-15 Obstruction Removal (Tree clearing). The Grant Offer is awaiting the approval of the Governor and Council. 2. SBG-16, Airfield Pavement Maintenance and Marking (Aprons, approximately 60,000 SY) – This project is in the process of being closed out. 3. Perimeter Fence preliminary planning continues.  B. Marketing Update – No update at this time. C. Boiler Replacement - Stafford Oil Company plans to replace the circulator pumps soon before diving deep into the heating season. D. Emergency Generator – Daniels Electric has prepared an estimate for the Board to review. Following a discussion as to how to pay for the project, a motion was put forth. MOTION: Upon a motion by Mr. Crumb, seconded by Mr. Eddy, the Board approved the estimate submitted by Daniels Electric and elected to move forward on plans to install an emergency generator by unanimous vote. E. Land Developmen t – The Project Manager from Dubois & King informed us that he was able to look at some of the ground topo elevations and, as a result, does not believe that a sewer pump station will be necessary for the project. They will begin with the field survey work within the next couple of weeks. NOTE: Mr. Spanos left the meeting at 4:55 pm. F. Snow Removal Committee Report – Mr. Tierno presented the report as Chair of the Committee: 1. A contract of one year with the option of extending it three times is beneficial to both the contractor and the airport. 2. We are employing BMP regarding the use of the equipment and are still on the learning curve about using the deicing materials. 3. We should replace the small spreader with a larger one to cover more area before having to re-load. MOTION: Upon a motion by Mr. Eddy, seconded by Ms. Weeks, the Board approved the purchase of a 1 ½ yard spreader for applying deicing materials by a unanimous vote. 4. The contract needs to be adjusted to cover the cost of applying deicing materials. MOTION : Upon a motion by Mr. Tierno, seconded by Ms. Weeks, the Board approved the increase of the Snow Removal Contract by $3,000.00 to cover the cost of applying deicing material by a unanimous vote. 5. New Business A. Solar Farm Proposal – A solar company submitted a proposal for the Board to review. They would like to install a solar farm on airport property. Following a discussion, the Board determined that we need to seek submissions from other companies for comparison. B. 9 Lily Pond Road Proposal – The owner of 9 Lily Pond Road (former location of the Moody home) asks if the Board would consider selling a portion of the abutting property to accommodate his building design needs. The Board decided that it is not inclined to sell the property to him but instead recommends seeking a zoning variance. 6. Other Business A. SBI – The Chairman decided to move this item to next month’s meeting. 7. Next Scheduled Meeting: November 18 , 2021. 8. The Chairman declared the meeting a djourn ed at 5: 39 pm.